Chaske James Crawford

On May 4, 2026, at approximately 8:15 AM, officers from the Fridley Police Department were dispatched to an apartment on Cheri Lane NE, city of Fridley, county of Anoka, Minnesota, for a burglary. Upon arrival officers spoke to the occupants of the apartment, R. L. W., Witness 1 herein, T. J. G., Witness 2 herein, and I. R. J., Witness 3 herein. Witness 1 and Witness 3 both stated that a female, T. L. N., and a male, later identified as Chaske James Crawford [DOB REDACTED], Defendant herein, had broken into the apartment after not being allowed into the residence.

Witness 1 reported that T. L. N. Had stayed over the night before but was asked to leave around 7:00 AM. T. L. N. Later returned to look for property but was again asked to leave. T. L. N. Later returned to the apartment with Defendant. Witness 1 reported that he heard knocking but refused to open the door. Witness 1 then stated that he observed T. L. N. And Defendant inside the apartment. Witness 3 reported that he had observed Defendant's pants and foot as he kicked in the apartment door. Officers observed the door frame and reported that the frame, where the dead bolt meets the door frame, had split and broken off the wall.

Officers estimated the damage to the door frame to be around $700 but are still waiting for an estimate from the maintenance man.